Frictional Games
'Amnesia: Rebirth' Has the Scares, But Buckles Under the Weight of History
A sequel to one of the most influential horror games is a tough follow-up, and while 'Rebirth' isn't a revolution, it's a scary and fun evolution.
Why the Developers of 'Amnesia' Waited 10 Years to Make a Sequel
Frictional Games is returning to the universe that put the studio on the map, with the focus on making a good horror game, instead of worrying about being revolutionary.
'Soma' Nailed Existential Dread About AI Long Before 'Westworld' Came Along
The latest episode introduced a concept that harkens back to Frictional’s existentially horrifying game.
Why, Two Years Later, Sci-Fi Horror 'Soma' Is Nerfing Its Monsters
'SOMA,' a terrific and terrifying tale from the developers of 'Amensia: The Dark Descent,' is becoming a different game.
‘Soma’ Brings Together the Best Aspects of Indie and Mainstream Gaming
Frictional's underwater horror video game is filled with violence, spectacle, and excitement, but it is still considered and cerebral.
Why Horror Games Are More Fun to Watch Than Play
"Alien," "SOMA," and "Outlast" developers talk about the challenges of designing horror games.
The Art Of Darkness: The Changing Landscape Of The Survival Horror Game
A new breed of indie developers are reanimating the bloated corpse of this once glorious genre.